How to pronounce celerity
Say it like suh-LER-uh-tee. Celerity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
- suh
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celerity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celerity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-LER-ih-tee.
What does celerity mean?
- Speed, swiftness.
- The speed of an individual wave (as opposed to the speed of groups of waves); often denoted c.
- The speed with which a perturbation to the flow propagates through the flow domain.
Where does celerity come from?
From Old French celeritee (compare French célérité), from Latin celeritas, from celer (“fast, swift”).
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Questions about saying celerity
How do you pronounce celerity?
Say suh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛrəti/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celerity?
Celerity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: suh · LER · uh · tee.
Is celerity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪˈlɛrɪti/ (sih-LER-ih-tee).